Chapter 487
Seeing that she had stopped asking him for cigarettes and no longer made a fuss about his smoking, Kim Blackwood heaved a sigh of relief, but then his brows furrowed once again.
“Why aren’t you asleep at this hour p>
Usually, she would go to bed right after putting the kids to sleep, but that evening she had uncharacteristically come downstairs.
And just by chance, she caught the only time he was smoking.
Instead of answering him, Margaret asked, “Why aren’t you sleeping? Why are you here smoking p>
After her question, there was a moment of silence between them.
After a while, Kim Blackwood finally said, “I feel like something’s not quite right p>
Hearing this, Margaret involuntarily glanced at him, “Are we thinking about the same thing p>
After saying this, they looked at each other and probably understood what the other was thinking.
With the situation as it was, how could they not sense that something was off?
“Even though Jacob has said that they are fine and told us not to worry, but p>
Margaret paused slightly before continuing, “I always felt that his attitude and tone were strange when he told us p>
Kim Blackwood shared her thoughts and nodded in agreement.
“Right, and how long have Adrian and Eva not seen their children now? Most importantly, we can’t get in touch with either of them p>
Children might contact their parents less as they grow older, but would they really not answer calls when leaving?
“Eva’s phone has been turned off the entire time, and for our son, Jacob is always the one answering. It hasn’t changed p>
It wouldn’t matter if nothing changed, but Jacob emphatically assured her that Adrian and Eva were fine, telling her not to worry, and that they temporarily couldn’t take care of the children and needed their help. Taking care of the children wasn’t the issue, but what kind of parents would not worry about their child?
Even if they were truly busy and couldn’t return, making a call or having a video chat should still be possible, shouldn’t it?
When she was younger, if she ever had to go abroad for something, she would make video calls to see her darling son whenever she got the chance.
After a long silence, Kim Blackwood slammed down his hand, “Perhaps we should just call the police p>
Hearing this, Margaret furrowed her brows.
“The situation isn’t clear, what if we accidentally harm our son and Eva by calling the police rashly p>
Kim Blackwood pursed his lips, feeling that Margaret had a point.
“Then let’s make a call and bring that Jacob over for questioning; I bet he won’t dare to lie p>
Margaret couldn’t help but glance at him.
Her husband, although usually quite good to her, was essentially a successful businessman who could be very assertive and cunning in certain aspects. In some ways, he was probably gentle only with his own family.
Thinking this, she blinked her eyes and couldn’t help but urge, “Asking questions is fine, but don’t scare him p>
Kim Blackwood nodded.
“Don’t worry, he works under our son; how could he be so faint-hearted p>
“Even so, don’t frighten him too much; after all, we still need him to get information p>
Seeing that Margaret pleaded for Jacob several times, the indulgent Kim Blackwood could only agree.
“I understand, don’t worry p>
After speaking, Kim Blackwood stood up.
“You’re going now?” Margaret was surprised. “It’s so late, why not rest first? We can talk about it tomorrow p>
Kim Blackwood replied, “The later, the better, to catch him off guard p>
“Alright then, come back early after you’re done p>
“Honey, go upstairs and rest; don’t wait for me p>
After giving Margaret a few instructions, Kim Blackwood quickly left with his people. She watched his retreating figure and sighed softly in her heart. She hoped that Adrian and Eva would be safe and wouldn’t cause her any more worry.
Margaret then went back upstairs, intending to rest, but she found herself not the least bit sleepy.
After thinking it over, she turned into the room where her two grandsons were sleeping, planning to stay by their side until Kim Blackwood returned.
Although Kim Blackwood told her not to wait, she knew very well that she wanted to hear news about her son and Eva as soon as possible, naturally making sleep impossible.
So there Margaret sat, clutching a heart full of tension as she waited.
Jacob had just settled everything when they received Adrian Blackwood, who was still unconscious. He had been inquiring about Eva’s whereabouts, and his men immediately advised him, “Michael Cooper is fond of Ms. Hansen, so she should be safe with him. Right now, Mr. Blackwood is unconscious, Jacob, we should head back sooner to avoid any mishap p>
“What nonsense,” Jacob retorted, “Ms. Hansen went there to save Mr. Blackwood. Leaving now after just getting him would be ungrateful p>
“Jacob, you can’t say that,” his man argued. “Michael Cooper likes Ms. Hansen, making him and Mr. Blackwood rivals in love. Ms. Hansen knew this, which is probably why she agreed to come, right? Look, he showed no mercy to Mr. Cooper- Mr. Blackwood is still unconscious. Who knows how long he’s been like this under Michael Cooper’s watch? If we don’t hurry back, and something happens to Mr. Blackwood, wouldn’t Ms. Hansen’s efforts be in vain?” Jacob was eventually persuaded but felt conflicted.
The thought of leaving without Eva filled him with guilt. Plus, it was odd that she had cut off contact since boarding the plane; there hadn’t been a single message. Later, he even heard news that she was at a hospital. Jacob had intended to find an opportunity to meet with Eva at the hospital, but Michael Cooper’s men were watching too closely, preventing any chance for him to do so. He felt extremely passive in the situation. “Jacob, among us, only you can make the decision. Please think quickly and decide; we can’t delay any longer p>
After some thought, Jacob internally apologized to Eva and resolutely took Adrian Blackwood back to their country.
He had barely settled down before receiving a call from the Blackwoods. He lied, claiming everything was fine with both of them, then hurriedly hung up, worried he might slip up if he said too much.
After hanging up, he had no time to be unsettled, as he needed to take care of Adrian Blackwood. He busied himself until he finally had a moment to relax.
But once he did relax, Jacob truly began to feel restless.
He couldn’t shake the feeling that his attempt to appease Mr. Blackwood’s parents with half-truths was far too transparent; they weren’t naive people who could be easily misled.
With these thoughts troubling him, Jacob sat up, considering whether to make another call to explain further when the doorbell suddenly rang.